Sermons on Bible Intake:

What Does The Bible Say About Giving? Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 16, 2020

A Biblical Perspective of Giving

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Bring the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Proverbs 19:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Racism?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

Americans are a facing a deep, long-standing issue of racism. While 90 percent of Protestant pastors say their congregation would welcome a sermon on racial reconciliation, only 26 percent say leaders in their church have encouraged them to preach on the subject.

What is racism? • Racism is prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or a group of people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized. • Racism is the belief that different races possess ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Galatians 3:28, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Really Believe The Bible Today? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2019

What you believe about the Bible will determine your beliefs and your behavior.

Can We Really Believe the Bible Today? Rev. Brian Bill May 11-12, 2019 Man on Street Interview Do we have any full-time missionaries here today? Could you raise your hand? Actually, every Christ-follower is called to live on mission as a missionary. If a missionary is one who is sent to cross ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, Luke 4:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 1, 2019

The opposite of homosexuality is not heterosexuality; it's holiness.

What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2019 In a comprehensive report released by the Barna Group this year, 9 out of 10 pastors see helping Christians develop biblical beliefs about specific issues as a major part of their role. While homosexuality is the issue ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Romans 1:21-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Study - 2 Corinthians 5:10

Contributed by Michael Brown on Feb 5, 2021

I did this Bible study for the men's Bible study group I'm in

Highlight - Highlight the verse that speaks to you “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may be repaid for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil .” 2 Corinthians 5:10 (CSB) Explain - Explain what this passage means In this verse the apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does The Bible Say, ‘you Are Gods’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2021

This is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament. Why does Jesus say, "You are gods"?

- This is a difficult passage that needs to be unpacked carefully. And so we are going to walk through it step-by-step and verse-by-verse to see if we can make it all add up. - Also, bonus question as we start: can anyone name the gospel passage that happens at Hanukkah? No? Well, let’s see ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 22, 2017

The fastest growing group in the world is Pentecostal believers, projected to reach 800 million by 2025. This fact highlights the key to revival: the Holy Spirit. It's time the American church went back to the template of the N.T. church.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Reflecting on the recent presidential election, in the year 2000 Joe Lieberman ran for president. He was the United States Senator from Connecticut until 2013. Since he was the first potential Jew for presidential office ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 10: Preaching A Non-Bible Subject Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2018

Preach a topic not directly addressed by a single passage of scripture.

Lesson Goal To teach preachers how to handle subjects not directly addressed in the Bible and still have a biblical basis. Lesson Intro There are subjects that a preacher will eventually want to preach on, that are not directly covered in any one passage of Scripture. Parenting, marital ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose The Bible As God’s Word

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FOURTH IN A SERIES ON CHICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. WE MUST AFTER CHOOSING CHRIST TO BE LORD OF OUR LIVES ALSO CHOOSE TO ACCEPT THE BIBLE AS HIS TOTAL AND ONLY AUTHORITATIVE WORD TO US.

I CHOOSE THE BIBLE AS GOD’S WORD MATTHEW 4:1-11 WE ARE CONTINUING A SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONAL CHOICES WE MAKE THAT HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES IN THE BALANCE. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE FOUNDATIONAL CHOICE OF CHOOSING TO ACCEPT THE BIBLE, IN ITS TOTALITY AS THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know The Bible Is True? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

8 proofs that the Bible is true and reliable.

ENGAGE Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately for some of you, this may very well be my last Sunday here at TFC for a while. You see this past couple of weeks I have received several calls from the IRS indicating that there is a warrant for my arrest and informing me that if I don’t pay my back taxes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Bible "God's Heart And A Woman's Heart" Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on May 21, 2018

How when God created women their hearts are aligned to have easier access to accepting God's heart.

Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God’s Image 1. Where do you get our information about God? 2. What do you think about Him? 3. How do you know if your thoughts about God are accurate? 4. What you believe ...read more

Mothers Day 2017 - "Bad Moms Of The Bible"

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 18, 2017

Todd Bishop shares some principles from the Bible on how Mothers can impact and influence all those around them.

You know … for some moms it is hard to figure out the texting acronyms. One mom texted her son: “Your grandfather just passed away. LOL.” The son responds: “Why is that funny?” Mom texts back: “It’s not funny, David! What do you mean?” Her son is confused – he writes: “Mom, LOL means Laughing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does The Bible Say About Drinking? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2015

A balanced look at the verses on drinking with an emphasis on our freedom in Christ.

A STARTING POINT: We all know that Baptists are generally teetotalers, but what does the Bible actually teach? THE DANGERS OF DRINKING: 1. The Bible says that excessive drinking is foolish. - Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 23:20-21, 31-35; Isaiah 5:11; Isaiah 28:1; Luke 21:34; Romans 13:13; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

Just because someone is a homosexual does not mean that we cannot love him (or her) or pray for him (her). Homosexuality is a sin and like any other sin, it needs to be dealt with in the only way possible. It needs to be laid at the cross and repented of.

The Bible, as God's word, reveals God's moral character and it shapes the morality of the Christian. The Bible has much to say about homosexuality: 1. Lev. 18:22 , "You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination." 2. Lev. 20:13, "If there is a man who lies with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-28, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Can't I Understand The Bible?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Mar 10, 2014

it's possible for a person to know what the Bible says, but, lack understanding of what God wants them to do.

It's possible for a person to know what the Bible says, but, lack understanding of what God wants them to do. I've talked to a lot of folks who say they have a difficult time understanding the Bible. There are parts of the Bible I don't understand, either. Obviously there are very difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ